17th August 2010, 08:00 AM
2403381 Wrote:Something beyond county mountie but national, as there is no equivalant at present the only existing body I can see that currently exists is EH. Not that I'm saying they are the answer, more that is the type of governing body needed. Something that can question the validity of not just the companies but the county mounties themselves if need arises.
That is EH's job. The Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England (EH) is the Government's statutory adviser on the historic environment as defined in the National Heritage Act 1983:
'It shall be the duty of the Commission (so far as practicable) to secure the preservation of ancient monuments and historic buildings situated in England'.
The problem is that EH seems to suffer from two problems: that it is under-staffed (like everyone else in the heritage sector), and that it expends too much effort trying to be the National Trust.
D. Vader
Senior Consultant
Vader Maull & Palpatine
Archaeological Consultants
A tremor in the Force. The last time I felt it was in the presence of Tony Robinson.
Senior Consultant
Vader Maull & Palpatine
Archaeological Consultants
A tremor in the Force. The last time I felt it was in the presence of Tony Robinson.